The average train between Rotterdam and Göttingen takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Göttingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 44m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Göttingen station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Rotterdam to Göttingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Göttingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Göttingen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Göttingen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Göttingen is 378 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Göttingen via Hilversum and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 12m.